Virtual Message

            Drafting a Virtual Message

What is Virtual Communication?

    

We define virtual communication as a mode of communication that includes the use of technology-audio and video to communicate with people who are not physically present in front of us. People can be in the next room, other floor, in the neighbourhood or even miles away. Although virtual communication started way back with the invention of the telephone, the advent of webcams, video conferencing and instant communication made virtual communication a big hit. Today we use virtual communication in almost every walk of life-within family, friends, and office, to name a few.

Message Writing:

With mobile virtually in every hand, be it a student of secondary or higher secondary standard or a housewife, writing message seems a remote possibility. But this was a 

situation a few years ago. The excessive use of mobile and basic phones has brought forth the inconvenience caused by these otherwise quite useful devices, that, their use has been banned at many places like schools, offices, hospitals and many other places, where they are considered more of a disturbing instrument than a convenience to the user. Although members of a family, classmates, colleagues, bosses, employees have to write scores of messages for others. Thus, learning to write a short and clear message is a very important writing skill to be mastered.Most often the input for a message comes in the form of a telephonic conversation between two people. The virtual conversation conveyed in the conversation is to be converted into a message for a third person. Whereas, sometimes, standard instructions contain the necessary information for the message. Such messages are written on small pieces of papers called memo-slips. Basically such messages contain the following

Format :

  

      

Points to remember :

While writing the body of the message, the following points have to be kept in 

mind.

• Only the most important details should be written.

• No new information should be added.

• Grammatically correct sentences should be used.

• Indirect or reported speech should be used.

• The message should be written in simple language and without any abbreviations.

• Check your message before you submit and send it.

• Be friendly and polite.

• Avoid pun/ambiguity/witticism, in short words that would create confusion or a

chaotic situation.

Example

Read the following conversation between Aashna and Mr Singh.

Aashna : Hello, may I speak to Ranajit, please?

Mr Singh : Ranajit is getting ready for school. May I know who is speaking?

Aashna : My name is Aashna. I am Ranajit’s classmate.

Mr Singh : Hello, Aashna. I am Ranajit’s father. Is there any message?

Aashna : Yes. Please ask him to bring his biology notebook to school today. Iwas absent from school due to illness. I would like to see the notes which our biology teacher gave to the class during my absence. 

Mr Singh : I will definitely do that. 

Since Mr Singh had to go for his morning walk he left a message for Ranajit. Draft 

that message in 50 words.

Message August 9,2021                                        6.00 AM Ranjit,                    Your friend, Aashna just called. She wants your biology notebook. Her notebook is incomplete due to her absence in school. Don't forget to carry it with you.I am going for a walk. Have a good day. Daddy

You receive a telephone call from your mother’s office when she is not at home. You 

have the following conversation with the speaker. But you have to go for your tuition 

class. So you leave a message for your mother. Write the message within 50 words 

using the information given below. Do not add any new information. 

Ambuj :  Hello! 

Mr Rastogi: Hello! May I speak to Ms Dixit, please?                          I am Naresh Rastogi from the office. 

Ambuj :  Mom’s not at home right now. 

Mr Rastogi: In that case can you give her a                message? It is urgent. Please tell her that 

the meeting fixed for tomorrow has been rescheduled. Ask her to check 

her mail as soon as possible for the details. Please don’t forget to inform 

her. 

Ambuj : Don’t worry. I will tell her as soon as she returns. 14 Feb 3:30 pm 

Message 14 jan 2022 4.00 p.m Mom  Mr Rastogi from the office called up to say that the meeting fixed for tomorrow  has been rescheduled. He wants you to check your mail as soon as possible for the  details. He said it was urgent.  Ambuj

 *Assessment Criteria:*

Content - 02 Marks

Sequence/flow of ideas - 01 mark

Appropriateness (language usage) - 01 Mark = 04 Marks

 

More Examples for practice

1.1 Virtual Message

Imagine, you have to leave early from home for an interview. Draft a message in about 100/150 words, to convey the same to your friend. Give your own reasons to support your 

message.

1.2 Virtual Message

Imagine, you are not well and will not be able to attend lectures at college. Draft a message in about 100/150 words to convey the same to your teacher. Give your own reasons to support your message.

1.3 Virtual Message

Imagine, you have planned different methods to study for your board exam. Draft a message in about 100/150 words, to give these details to your friend. Give your own reasons to support your message.

1.4 Virtual Message

Imagine that you have to leave your hostel room to attend to a relative coming at the city hospital from your native place. Draft a message in about 100/150 words giving reason for your absence at the birthday party of your roommate at the hostel. Give your own reasons to support your message.

🔸 Imagine yourself as Ramesh. You are required to go to Pune to participate in the national level chess competition. And hence you won't be able to attend the class test. Draft a virtual message for your friend Sanket in about 50 to 75 words asking him to convey the reason of your absence to your subject teacher. ( Hsc Board Feb. 2023)

Message                                                                        Tuesday      10.00 A. M    21/02/2023                                                               Dear Sanket,                       As you know I am participating in the national level Chess competition to be held in Pune on 23rd February 2023. I have to go to Pune to participate in the competition. Our science class test will be held on the same day. I will not be able to attend the class - test due to the competition. Please convey the reason of my absence to our science teacher, Mr. Patil sir. Thanking with anticipation. Ramesh